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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
5
George Banzhaf, Milam County agent, reports a large terracing program on local farms. He notes about 6000 yards laid on the Joe Stocklas farm, one mile west of Cameron, with more lines planned on the Harry Tag farm near Walkers Creek.
W. D. Bigbee, residing near Mineral Wells, spent the weekend at home, returning after an absence.
Europe moves toward a climactic phase as Goering’s air force threatens Britain's blockade. Scapa Flow yard attacked. Royal Oak sunk with 800 men lost. Germans gain on the western front while Turkey resists Soviet talks and Dutch pilots face antiaircraft fire along the Dutch border.
Rev W M Cloyd spoke at the Curry School Monday morning during opening exercises. The 4H Club met at Mrs John House on Wednesday October 4 for the second regular meeting with new Curry Club officers Margie Tindall President Clara Devers Vice President Pauline Cluck Secretary Treasurer Mildred Pate Reporter Fayola Whitley Pep Leader. The Sharp PTA met October 10 at Sharp High School with thirty members attending a Conservation program led by Nash Keel and Helen Terry. A study course on Mental Hygiene is planned for six Thursday evenings starting October 19 inviting all interested.
The Sharp Chapter of Future Homemakers held two meetings to start the year with about 55 members and 18 initiates in a candle light ing ceremony on October 9. Officers elected last May lead a monthly chapter schedule with sectional groups meeting twice monthly for social and program events.
Mrs G H Beekhusen was elected president with Mrs Benna Chambers as vice president and Miss Neil Blackstock as council delegate. Other officers include Miss Cleo Neal secretary treasurer and Mrs Elmo Obermiller reporter with Miss Ellen Neal parliamentarian and Mrs Elmo Obermiller recreational leader. The next meeting is at Mrs Charlie Lively’s home on October 12 and visitors are welcome.
The Lilac Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at Mrs. Edgar Campbell's home with Miss Porter presiding in her absence. The agenda featured a discussion on Small and Useful Kitchen Equipment and plans for Achievement Day. Six members attended. next gathering will be with Mrs. Eva Wilson.
Rita Currey and Mercile Dixon of the Minerva 4 H Club spoke in a special 11 o clock radio program over KTEM Temple. The broadcast highlighted the club activities under the County Home Demonstration Agent and her assistant sponsorship.
A Hallowe'en carnival is set for Thursday October 26 at Clarkson school. The event features a fish pond refreshments a side show and other attractions with no admission charge and all are invited to attend.
Ad claims functional dysmenorrhea stems from undernourishment and promotes Cardui as a remedy. It asserts improved appetite digestion and nerve strength reduce period pain when taken just before and during the cycle, with many users reporting eased discomfort.
Arrangements set for the NYA Girls Resident Center in Cameron to begin on November 1, 1939, housing 15 girls and a supervisor in a cooperative home. Needed are furnishings for kitchen dining living and bedrooms. Milam County residents are asked to lend furniture and equipment with return after the program.
Five Cameron citizens with families returned from a week in Mexico City after attending the Cameron vs American Foundation School football game and enjoying the trip. The group included Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Cox and Milred Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. F. G Blake, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hays and Trudie Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Collins, Mr. and Mrs Carol Wood, and Cameron schools Superintendent F. E. Perrin accompanied the team on the bus.
County assessor and tax collector Bill Alex Bonds, who has been severely ill at his home, was reported today to be sufficiently improved to rise from bed and expects to return to his office within a few days.
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